Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Description and Operation
ACTIVATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT
1. When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine off), the malfunction indicator light (1) in the combination meter illuminates.
NOTE: If the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate, perform diagnostics of the malfunction indicator light circuit or the combination
meter circuit.
2
After starting the engine, the malfunction indicator light goes out. If it does not, either the engine or the emission control system is malfunctioning.
3. If the diagnosis system senses a misfire which could damage the catalyzer, the malfunction indicator light will blink at a cycle of 1 Hz.